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Manual Handling Course for Drivers

What's it about?

“Manual Handling Training Course for Drivers” is designed to give drivers & helpers the skillset and knowledge to perform manual handling tasks in a safe manner which will help prevent damage or injury.

“Manual Handling for Drivers” is designed for drivers & helpers who are dealing with any transporting or supporting of a load which includes lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving, which by reason of its characteristics or of unfavourable ergonomic conditions involves risk, particularly of back injury. This dynamic training provides practical guidance on the Manual Handling of Loads Regulation, which forms part of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007

Avoidance of Manual Handling

Reduction of Manual Handling

Risk Assessment of Manual Handling Tasks

This course is tailored to the requirements of “Drivers & Helpers” and includes the following;

Legislation

Structure of the Spine

Injury to the Spine

Fitness & Diet

Ergonomics

Principles of Safe Moving & Handling

Practical Exercise. Including skill tests

Particular attention will be given to the work areas associated with manual handling for Professional Drivers in all industries;

Loading & Unloading vehicles

Opening Curtains on Curtainsiders;

Climbing onto Trailer/loads/s

Entering & Exiting Cabs

Use of Hand Pallet trucks

Use of trollies/carts/sack cars

Lifting after continuous period of driving

Lifting from car tailgates

Simple exercises to avoid injuries

Simple stretching exercises to relieve driver tension

The “Manual Handling for Drivers” course is available each month and by appointment.